Tender time

Looking for new business? Discover the latest event tenders and news of contract wins

- The University of Manchester is looking for marquees and temporary structures for events, including graduation ceremonies. The deadline for the tender – worth £450,000 – is 1pm on May 5. Email nichola.gill@manchester.ac.uk

- The Department for International Trade is looking for an events management cloud-based platform. This tender is worth £600,000. The deadline is 5pm on May 4. Email mark.boyd@trade.gov.uk

- Somerset House has added several suppliers to its new accredited supplier list, including Butch Salads, Social Pantry, Jimmy Garcia Catering, Lettice Events, Event Concept, Fisher Productions, Light Motif, Wise Productions, Rockit, Blue Elephant, Velvet Living, Options Greathire, Creative Output, Eight Ray Music, and Stabilo.

- Forestry England is looking to work with an experienced and established company to deliver Forest Runner, a series of 5k and 10k running events at several forest centres. The tender is worth £400,000 and the deadline is 12am on May 31. Interested? Email sam.harris@forestryengland.uk

- Ofcom is seeking an events production company to deliver several corporate events, a mix of in-person, hybrid and virtual. The deadline is 12pm on April 24. Email sarah.jones@ofcom.org.uk

- Cambridge City Council is looking for a waste management contractor for Cambridge Folk Festival. The deadline is June 13. Email amy.kenny@cambridge.gov.uk

- Crowborough Town Council is seeking quotes for the town’s Christmas lights. The deadline for this three-year tender is 12pm on May 12. Email Mia Kelly – events@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk

- Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for an ice rink provider. The deadline is 12pm on May 2. Interested? Email megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk